Travel Guides

Philippine Eagle Centre

The Philippine Eagle (also known as the monkey-eating eagle) is
one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world;
tragically, it is also one of the rarest and is critically
endangered. It is now found only in the mountains of eastern Luzon
in the north of the archipelago, and in the heavily forested areas
of Mindanao.

The breeding camp for these magnificent predators is sited at
Malagos, in Calinan, near Davao City. The Philippine Eagle Center
is currently home to about 36 Philippine Eagles, half of which were
bred in captivity. There are also ten other bird species and some
mammals and reptiles living in a simulated tropical rainforest
environment, mimicking their natural habitat. The centre is popular
with tourists and allows them to see these rare and impressive
creatures in their natural environment.

There is an entrance charge, but guided tours of the centre are
free; visitors are advised to call ahead and book in advance to
avoid disappointment as the center sometimes hosts large school
groups. Also at Malagos is an orchid farm, sanctuary of Philippine
native orchids, which offers a restaurant and swimming pool as part
of its facilities.